Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Real Estate Sales Agents in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$58,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#18 of 48
5,610 employed here

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Arizona?

A Real Estate Sales Agent working in Arizona earns a median salary of $58,780 per year, or about $28.26 per hour. That is 11% above the national median of $52,830 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $35,160 while the top 10% make $113,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,250 and $94,330 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,160$16.90
25th percentile (early career)$41,250$19.83
50th percentile (median)$58,780$28.26
75th percentile (experienced)$94,330$45.35
90th percentile (top earners)$113,460$54.55

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 18th out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$123,770
2New York$102,990
3New Jersey$99,990
4Alaska$89,170
5Nevada$79,990

Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Arizona

Nationally, about 193,000 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($58,780) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Arizona?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Arizona is $58,780 per year, or about $28.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,160 at the entry level to $113,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 11% more than the national median of $52,830. Arizona ranks 18th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $58,780 a year. About 5,610 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.